Part-Time Support Worker — Person-Centred Care

Scottish Borders Council; Eyemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage

Blue Light Card discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid training

PVG and SSSC registration

Job summary

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide person-centred care at Saltgreens Residential Home in Eyemouth. This permanent role offers 18.25 hours per week with a salary of £14.37–£15.10 per hour (£27,739.05–£29,147.42 pro rata per annum).

The role includes supporting daily living activities, medication administration after training, and working to the five core values of independence, choice, rights, dignity and privacy.

Qualifications

• SVQ2 or equivalent desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred practical and emotional support to empower the people we care for, as outlined in individual support plans.
• Promote the health and well-being of the people we support and ensure their needs are met in an inclusive way.
• Support, enable and involve service users in all aspects of their lives, including personal care, eating, drinking and mobility if necessary.
• Be responsible for the safe administration of Service Users' medication, following relevant training.

Education

SVQ2 or equivalent

Job description

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide person-centred care at Saltgreens Residential Home in Eyemouth. This permanent role offers 18.25 hours per week with a salary of £14.37–£15.10 per hour (£27,739.05–£29,147.42 pro rata per annum).

The role includes supporting daily living activities, medication administration after training, and working to the five core values of independence, choice, rights, dignity and privacy.